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Pediatric Autoimmune Neurological Disorders Affect up to 4.6 Million Children in the U.S.

Based on findings published in the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and estimates from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), there are up to 4.6 million children in the United States who are affected by Pediatric Autoimmune Neurological Disorders. However, because these diseases are often under-diagnosed or misdiagnosed altogether, the numbers could be even higher.

Individuals affected by Pediatric Autoimmune Neurological Disorders often find it
difficult to receive proper diagnosis, treatment and specialized healthcare.
The length of time between onset of symptoms and diagnosis can unfortunately
take many years, but with early diagnosis and appropriate therapies, many
patients diagnosed with a Pediatric Autoimmune Neurological Disorders can live
healthy, productive and nearly symptom-free lives.